Eye For The Tigers! Georgia vs. Auburn 2022

JD’S TOP 15
— Jeff Dantzler
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The calendar has rolled into October, it’s the heart of the college football
season. Loads of big conference games highlight the slate. Georgia had
a scary affair at Missouri, but pulled it out. Bryce Young was injured in
Alabama’s win. It was a monster weekend in the Magnolia State, as Ole
Miss beat Kentucky and Mississippi State topped Texas A&M. TCU and
Kansas are both undefeated and play a big one this weekend.
1. ALABAMA - It was a big win at Arkansas, as Bama
survived the Hogs push and Bryce Young’s injury. Now
comes the game the college football world has been
anticipating. Alabama and Texas A&M with Nick Saban and Jimbo
Fisher taking center stage.
2. OHIO STATE - The Buckeyes fell behind Rutgers
7-0, but then turned it on and dominated the Scarlet
Knights 49-10. Now Ohio State heads to Michigan
State for a classic Big Ten battle. The Spartans are struggling. The
Buckeyes are rolling.
3. GEORGIA - The Bulldogs survived a scary night
in CoMo, escaping with a 26-22 win over Missouri.
Back-to-back fourth quarter touchdowns delivered the
triumph. Now comes ancient rival Auburn as the Bulldogs try to
bump that record to 6-0 and 3-0 in the SEC.
4. CLEMSON - The Tigers are roaring after a 30-20
victory over N.C. State. Clemson is clicking and has the
most talent in the ACC. They’ll have to be sharp and
avoid the trap at Boston College this week with a trip to Florida
State on deck.
5. TENNESSEE - The Volunteers had a week off to
soak in their big win over Florida in Knoxville. Now it’s
grind time in the SEC. Tennessee ventures to LSU for a
huge showdown between two programs. Emperor Saban awaits
on deck.
6. OLE MISS - The Rebels secured a thrilling 22-19
victory over Kentucky in a highly touted showdown
in beautiful Oxford. The Ole Miss defense and special
teams came up with the big plays, and the Rebels are 5-0. Next up
is Vandy in Music City USA.
7. MICHIGAN - The Wolverines took down Iowa 27-14
in Iowa City. Michigan is now 5-0 and 2-0 in the Big Ten.
Michigan ventures to Indiana Saturday for a second
straight road trip. A battle with Penn State looms.
8. SOUTHERN CAL - The Trojans had a little more
trouble with Arizona State than expected, but pulled out
a 42-25 win. Next up is Washington State, and Southern
Cal must guard against looking ahead to Utah the next week.
9. OKLAHOMA STATE - The Cowboys had an open
date and capitalized with a 36-25 victory at Baylor. It was
the Big XII opener. Now the Cowboys take on always
dangerous Texas Tech in Stillwater. Oklahoma State is clicking.
10. KENTUCKY - It was a heartbreaker for Kentucky
in Oxford, as the Wildcats fell to Ole Miss 22-19. A
couple of extra point miscues and two red zone
fumbles were killers. Kentucky will try and get well Saturday night
against South Carolina in Lexington.
11. MISSISSIPPI STATE - The Maroon Bulldogs
made the big plays and scored in all three phases in
an impressive 42-24 win over the Aggies in College
Station. Arkansas comes to call Saturday. The Hogs are limping.
Will Rogers is a top flight quarterback.
12. UTAH - Since a heart-breaking loss to Florida in the
season-opener, the Running Utes of Kyle Whittingham
have put it all together and ripped off four consecutive
victories. Utah has a huge game at 5-0 UCLA this week.
13. OREGON - Since the season-opening loss to
Georgia, the quack attack has been gaining some serious
steam. Oregon took down Stanford 45-27 to make it 4-1
and 2-0 in the PAC-12. The Ducks are at Arizona Saturday.
14. BRIGHAM YOUNG - The Cougars put together a
Thursday night 38-26 win over Utah State. BYU didn’t play
great, but the Cougars are 4-1 with a couple of extra days for
Notre Dame in Las Vegas. What a setting for BYU and the Fighting Irish.
15. TCU - It was a game to remember for TCU, as the Horned
Frogs scored 27 points in the first quarter and beat
Oklahoma 55-24. TCU is 4-0 and has its hands full on
Saturday, taking on resurgent 5-0 Kansas in Lawrence.
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